Truck Nuts

[BurntOrange&White 39,930]

Thread for deals, pics, and advice. 

[UnivTex34 1,763]

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[Brew 3,049]

Need tapa back so I can post pictures. Just got a bed cover installed for the first time. It’s one of the new Undercover Ultraflex folding covers. So far I like it and it will make life a lot easier on the multiple beach trips every year.

Edited March 26, 2018 by Brew

[deadshank 24,652]

Switching back to Ford from RAM.  Just ordered 2019 F350, 6.7L diesel, 4 door, 4x4, Super Lariat package, rigged for towing. 

Will put leveling kit on front and load leveler airbags in back.  Will pull the wheels and tires and go with Nitto and some not so garish after market rims.

I enjoyed the RAM for the Cummins diesel and the Megacab but the experiment is over. Also going back to white. The black RAM was sharp looking but hell to keep halfway clean looking.  Every trip to deer lease made the truck look like hell. 

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[NameAlreadyInUse 5,111]

Came here to get that out of the way. 

[uoftorange 1,386]

I asked this last week on another thread, but I'm in the market for a 16 or 17 King Ranch or Platinum 4X4.  Any advice or things to look out for?  Looking to buy over the next few weeks

[Patricio Swayze 17,058]

I am not sure if I am a truck nut, but I think my Tacoma is a great vehicle.  I am looking forward to getting a new one in a few years.  Anyways, I got this Truxedo Lo Pro bed cover last summer for about $450 installed.  Been very happy with it.  Those metal ones that roll up and also lock seem great, but pricey.

[Leeroy Jenkins 2,397]

I like trucks. 

[Yarbr 123]

That looks good PS.  I have a cheaper version that I use as needed.  Extremely light and easy to put on and take off for road trips and whatnot. 

[UnivTex34 1,763]

10 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

I am not sure if I am a truck nut, but I think my Tacoma is a great vehicle.  I am looking forward to getting a new one in a few years.  Anyways, I got this Truxedo Lo Pro bed cover last summer for about $450 installed.  Been very happy with it.  Those metal ones that roll up and also lock seem great, but pricey.

Nice! 

 

Yeah I really wanted a roll-n-lock last year, but balked at the price. Ended up picking up a used shell, and Have been really happy with it. Its nice to be able to carry things around in the back without fear of them walking away.

[Teddyballgame 441]

traded my 150 in for a tundra---always driven f150's but really liking the Tundra

[bigshark88 388]

Ford fuckers: is there a way to buy a new Ford (say F-250) and get a better price than my local, shitty dealership?  Is anyone doing fly-and-drives on Ford vehicles?  

[Lobwedgephil 1,139]

4 minutes ago, Teddyballgame said:

traded my 150 in for a tundra---always driven f150's but really liking the Tundra

Is this also the douchebag parking thread? 

[Teddyballgame 441]

that parking job is so I don't end up on the stupid wives thread, the driveway curves around the house and if I don't pull up that far she will back right into the truck...ask me how I know

[mapplewhite132 309]

2 hours ago, bigshark88 said:

Ford fuckers: is there a way to buy a new Ford (say F-250) and get a better price than my local, shitty dealership?  Is anyone doing fly-and-drives on Ford vehicles?  

try searching on autotrader. I've bought two F150s in Houston and always gotten a great deal. If you're in Texas I'd look in Houston.

Mac Haik Ford

Autonation

Planet Ford

Joe Myers

etc

[HOOKEM4 5,036]

Just turned over 100k on my F150. Starting to get the itch for a new one.

[Yarbr 123]

Same here, what motor Hookem?

[Brew 3,049]

Here is a pic of my ‘17 Platinum. Fox Stage 1 leveling kit and rear shocks, LineX bed liner, and newly installed bed cover.




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[williemackgarza 1,826]

Nice truck brew. I love my ‘15 platinum


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[HOOKEM4 5,036]

On 3/27/2018 at 4:46 PM, Yarbr said:

Same here, what motor Hookem?

It is a 2011 Ecoboost. I have modified it some with the catch can, new plugs with proper gap and a pin hole in inter cooler. Definitely needed it, runs so much better with those mods. Only issue I have is the timing chain slap when it starts cold. Not gonna pay to get that fixed when I had a buddy do it and the issue came back for him. Basically wasted several grand. 

I have always driven vehicles to 120k or so. Pay cash and get 7-8 years out of them.  

Edited March 29, 2018 by HOOKEM4

[texasjacket 289]

On 3/27/2018 at 11:42 AM, Teddyballgame said:

traded my 150 in for a tundra---always driven f150's but really liking the Tundra

What package did you go with? I have had Latriats for along time but the price point on a Tundra is making me pump my brakes on another F150

[LoneStarBiker 145]

Thinking of buying my next truck from these guys - always seem to have nice, clean, low-mileage vehicles.  They upgrade the trucks with new tires/rims, nerf/running bars, and 7-inch lift kits.  In Ft. Worth, anyone have any experience with them or know someone who has?

https://www.netdirectautosales.com/

[Yarbr 123]

1 hour ago, HOOKEM4 said:

It is a 2011 Ecoboost. I have modified it some with the catch can, new plugs with proper gap and a pin hole in inter cooler. Definitely needed it, runs so much better with those mods. Only issue I have is the timing chain slap when it starts cold. Not gonna pay to get that fixed when I had a buddy do it and the issue came back for him. Basically wasted several grand. 

I have always driven vehicles to 120k or so. Pay cash and get 7-8 years out of them.  

I have a 14 ecoboost. I've read about that timing chain rattle on f150 forum, thank goodness it hasn't happened to mine yet.  I drilled the hole at about 50K and have a changed the plugs a couple times, really makes a difference.  I don't know if you're in to this sort of thing, but at 100K I installed a 5 start tune and man it hauls ass (great throttle response and shift points) and pulls really well, not that it didn't already, but it is a noticeable difference.

[HOOKEM4 5,036]

Really don't have a need for the tune. It is a beast as is. I am staring down the $1600 for new at/ko2 tires. Need some new shoes to last me till I am on to a new truck. Dont want to put too much more money into her.

Edited March 29, 2018 by HOOKEM4

[Yarbr 123]

12 minutes ago, HOOKEM4 said:

Really don't have a need for the tune. It is a beast as is. I am staring down the $1600 for new at/ko2 tires. Need some new shoes to last me till I am on to a new truck. Dont want to put too much more money into her.

If that is the case, take a look at the Falken WildPeak AT3W tires. Cheap, but they have been great so far and look good too.

[HOOKEM4 5,036]

I fat fingered when I input tire size. It is closer to $1300 I guess. Looks like those Falkens are $100 cheaper total. May check into them. I have just run BFG's on every truck I have ever owned thats why I keep going back. I know one thing, I wont put those pos pirelli scorpion tires back on that came from the factory. Made it less than 30k on those before they were unusable.  

[Yarbr 123]

Understood, it was hard for me to get away from the Michelin "all terrains", especially when they gave me $100 for the set I had on there that had 55,000 miles on them.  All in I paid $818, excluding the credit, and no damage/flat coverage.

Edited March 29, 2018 by Yarbr
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[Horn of Gabriel 1,614]

29 minutes ago, HOOKEM4 said:

I fat fingered when I input tire size. It is closer to $1300 I guess. Looks like those Falkens are $100 cheaper total. May check into them. I have just run BFG's on every truck I have ever owned thats why I keep going back. I know one thing, I wont put those pos pirelli scorpion tires back on that came from the factory. Made it less than 30k on those before they were unusable.  

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[DaggerHorns 3,082]

57 minutes ago, HOOKEM4 said:

Really don't have a need for the tune. It is a beast as is. I am staring down the $1600 for new at/ko2 tires. Need some new shoes to last me till I am on to a new truck. Dont want to put too much more money into her.

I like the Nitto Terra Grappler tires if you want a little savings. They’re bad ass and last long. I have the KO2s on my truck and the Nittos on my Tahoe. The KO2s are definitely a better ride but you pay for it. /Notsohumblebrag

[PvilleStang 2,875]

Bought her with 99K miles on the clock, soon after had to replace the high pressure fuel pump and rails, then installed a tuner and a couple other things.  I'll leave it at that.  Not near as fun as the stang, but nice getting into something that can tow the boat like it's not back there.

[LoneStarBiker 145]

Also would recommend the Hankook DynaPro AT-M (RF-10 series).  Got over 80K on them and the tread was still almost as deep as when I bought them, but decided to replace them with another set just bc of mileage.   

 

[jofus 2,266]

On 3/27/2018 at 4:00 PM, HOOKEM4 said:

Just turned over 100k on my F150. Starting to get the itch for a new one.

psssh. im at 177K on my truck and counting.  just took it in for my first maintenance problem (leaking AC hose).

[Pato del Muerto 52,484]

Any thoughts on f150 drivetains?  

5.0 w 6 speed

old ecoboost w 6 speed 

new ecoboost w 10 speed

are there others?

[fattyflattie 4,639]

I’d opt for the one you don’t have to drill and install catch cans for.  Also the one without timing chain “slap” sounds nice. 

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[Horn of Gabriel 1,614]

I'm really liking the new GMG Sierra Denali.  They sent me this email accounting the "ATC" option package, which I guess is like their version of TRD or FX4?  Pretty slick IMO:

[Teddyballgame 441]

5 hours ago, texasjacket said:

What package did you go with? I have had Latriats for along time but the price point on a Tundra is making me pump my brakes on another F150

I always had an XLT used as a work truck so nothing too fancy,  last one was 2013 and I put 178,000 miles on it in four years.   The Tundra is the TSS package,  basically ungraded SR5 has pretty everything the Limiteds do except leather/Sunroof.   Really liking it so far

[Yarbr 123]

1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Any thoughts on f150 drivetains?  

5.0 w 6 speed

old ecoboost w 6 speed 

new ecoboost w 10 speed

are there others?

I'd never drive the 5.0 after owning the 3.5 ecoboost, only thing that compares is the GM 6.2.  That should piss some people off.

Edited March 29, 2018 by Yarbr

[BurntOrange&White 39,930]

10 minutes ago, Horn of Gabriel said:

I'm really liking the new GMG Sierra Denali.  They sent me this email accounting the "ATC" option package, which I guess is like their version of TRD or FX4?  Pretty slick IMO:

Better get one before they come out with that shorty looking tailgate on them. 

[Brew 3,049]

1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Any thoughts on f150 drivetains?  

5.0 w 6 speed

old ecoboost w 6 speed 

new ecoboost w 10 speed

are there others?

I prefer the eco boost in the ‘15. I haven’t really liked the ‘17 with the 10 speed. It’s not as smooth and the transmission gets caught hunting for gears. I’ve also not seen any discernible increase in mileage with right at 20k miles on the new one.

[jofus 2,266]

really like the silverado trail boss... might look at getting the 2020 or 2021 version, if i don't get the new bronco.

[dingleberryswitzer 2,724]

For you taco lovers.

https://gearjunkie.com/leentu-ultralight-popup-camper

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[UnivTex34 1,763]

For you taco lovers.
https://gearjunkie.com/leentu-ultralight-popup-camper

Yeah, way too expensive. Can get an Adventure Trailers Habitat for $5-6k, and it’s basically the same thing, and a good track record.

[mapplewhite132 309]

3 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Any thoughts on f150 drivetains?  

5.0 w 6 speed

old ecoboost w 6 speed 

new ecoboost w 10 speed

are there others?

I have an 18 4x4 with the 10 speed and 2.7 ecoboost. It's way more fun to drive than my brothers 5.0 V8 6 speed. I'm a little nervous about the reliability of the 10spd, but so far it has been great. The 3.5 is a BEAST but the 2.7 is pretty damn fun to drive. Getting 19.3mpg combined so far in my 2018. 

 

I think I'm going to get the wife one of the new expeditions with the 3.5 ecoboost and 10 spd. They are pricey tho

[Rusty Shackelford 414]

Better get one before they come out with that shorty looking tailgate on them. 

It is on that one, look closely and you can see it.

[solamente73 1,132]

I'm looking at 2018 GM 1500 and Ford F150s.  I read in the previous thread that "Truck Month" was the time to buy, and March seems to be "Truck Month" but I'm not ready to buy now.  I assume that when the 2019 redesigned GM trucks hit dealerships, the 2018s will be on firesale.  Is there another time of year (other than intro of 2019 models) that there will be heavy incentives on the F150s?  TIA

Edited March 29, 2018 by solamente73

[smuggs 9,350]

AT4 / Trailboss are nice except for that chromed-out dual exhaust. 

Front end on that AT4 is sharp...

 

[Pato del Muerto 52,484]

34 minutes ago, solamente73 said:

I'm looking at 2018 GM 1500 and Ford F150s.  I read in the previous thread that "Truck Month" was the time to buy, and March seems to be "Truck Month" but I'm not ready to buy now.  I assume that when the 2019 redesigned GM trucks hit dealerships, the 2018s will be on firesale.  Is there another time of year (other than intro of 2019 models) that there will be heavy incentives on the F150s?  TIA

Apparently there will be a new ram this summer as well. Maybe having both main competitors put out new products will entice ford into some big incentives to keep the f150 selling at the necessary rate. 

[Buffsoldier 1,895]

Just crossed 286,000 in my 99 Ram 2500.  5.9L gas engine, if anyone gives a shit.  That big nasty bastard is starting to give the signs that it's time to get a new one, and right now I'm torn between the 2019 Chev and the 2019 Ram 1500.  Gonna have to do some serious research, as they both look pretty good to me.

[DaggerHorns 3,082]

If you value/like clearance, interior functionality, pussy, off road capabilities, and durable suspension, I’d go with Chevy but to each his own.